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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1957

Page

5

OTHERS HUNTED In Four-State Ad Fraud Roundup

Seven charged and eight sought in a weekend roundup tied to a multi million dollar advertising mail fraud. William P Moose Miller 50 held on $25000 bond for Aug hearing on federal mail fraud charges. McDonald 64 and Ruth Roe 32 named as solicitor and secretary. Miller’s Hartford agency alleged to have contracted with 20 groups to boost publications by mail and phone solicitations.

Hartford Conn Neve Haven Chi Miller Fast Hartford McDonald Roe Conncticuts Rhode Island U.S Florence Filkoff New London Fred Baron Southington East Hartford Baron Providence Miller's S Soriates

Plush Hotel Deaths Linked to General Visceral Congestion

Autopsy on two men found dead in the Plush Hotel on Park Avenue indicates general visceral congestion as the cause, with authorities awaiting further examination. Orville Harden, 63, retired VP of Standard Oil of New Jersey, and David Lyon, 31, son of a Arlington, NJ doctor, were discovered in Harden’s penthouse suite. Police questioned Robert Allman, 33, an artist, for ten hours before release as the case continues.

New York Farmer Topail Orville Harden Standard of Co New Jersey David Lyon Arlington Harden 60Th St Park Ave Robert Allman

Feel Good All Day Secret Remedy Ad

Mr J J of La Canada California shares a simple lemon juice honey and Gastro-purvis drink to prevent sour stomach and indigestion. He claims the effervescent mix sweetens the stomach and aids in prevention, encouraging a 30 day trial and promising better daily comfort. The ad suggests Castra-Pubis sold in economy size for one dollar at drugstores.

J. J la Canada California

Crews Halt 12,000 Acre Oregon Fire

Firefighters claimed victory after three days of blaze that burned 12,000 acres of grass and brush in eastern Oregon. George Lea of the Bureau of Land Management said30 crews remained on standby as the fire lines were scaled back.

Oregon Wale Ure George Lea Bureau of Land Management

New Non-Surgical Aid Shrinks Piles, Says Science

A New York special reports a non surgical breakthrough using Bio Dyne to shrink hemorrhoids. In multiple cases pain eased and swelling reduced without narcotics anesthetics or restraining agents, with results lasting months under doctors observation. Preparation H suppositories or ointment sold nationwide with satisfaction guaranteed.

New York N. Y

U.S. Sued Over Island Lost At Dam Site

In Little Rock Arkansas a man claims ownership of a tiny island the government says does not exist. He sues after a dam project, seeking 2200 dollars in compensation from the federal government. The case centers on disputed ownership and value of the supposedly vanished land.

U.S Little Rock Ark Sam Ferguson

Ferguson Doubts Dam Plan In Arkansas River Island Case

Hearing notes reveal Ferguson arguing a dam now under construction on the Arkansas River would cut across a central island. Attorney Walter G. Riddick counters that only water exists there after the island washed away years ago. Government to file protest this week. Ferguson not listed as local property owner. Ferguson has already filed justice in Federal District Court.

Ferguson Dardanelle Arkansas Asst Walter G. Riddick Riddick Federal District Court

Floods Kill 39 People in India Near Tibet Border

Flash floods near the Indian Tibet border swept 39 people to their deaths, reports say today. Local officials released casualty figures as rescues continued in affected areas.

New Delhi India

Freight Cars Burn At Gilmore Arkansas Fire Grows

A Frisco freight train in Gilmore Arkansas derailed Sunday, with about 16 freight cars, several fuel tankers, going off track. A towering smoke column rose from the scene, but no injuries were reported as firefighters battled the blaze for hours.

Gilmore, Ark EIA

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